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Hay run bound for SA pastoralists

Hay run bound for SA pastoralists

This weekend, 90 tonnes of donated hay is bound for Yunta.

KI entry level opportunity

KI entry level opportunity

For anyone looking for a smaller entry level to one of the most reliable rainfall areas in south Australia, Sip Sip and Yakka Jacks may be the answer.

Existing GM policy, varying views crop up as council consultation continues

Existing GM policy, varying views crop up as council consultation continues

A PRE-EXISTING genetically-modified free policy and varying constituent views are among the significant challenges facing SA councils as they determine whether to lodge an application to remain GM-free.

Mining regulation consultations to begin

Mining regulation consultations to begin

CONSULTATION on future mining regulations is expected to begin next month - albeit digitally, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

KI entry level opportunity

KI entry level opportunity

For anyone looking for a smaller entry level to one of the most reliable rainfall areas in south Australia, Sip Sip and Yakka Jacks may be the answer.

Sale day switch a boon for Millicent

Sale day switch a boon for Millicent

THE Millicent saleyards was thrown a lifeline earlier this year to turn about its plummeting cattle numbers and after a sale-day switch, plus bolstered support from the community, its popularity among producers has significantly improved.

Successful SA export deals keep on rolling

Successful SA export deals keep on rolling

While airfreight export options direct out of SA were completely shut down when COVID-19 first gripped the nation, the continuing success of two weekly flights out of Adelaide are helping SA producers regain market access to overseas destinations.

Bundara Downs bids big to secure top first cross ewes

Bundara Downs bids big to secure top first cross ewes

Buyers of the record-priced first cross ewes the Funke family, Western Flat, say they are chasing top genetics in their stud and work on the same philosophy in their commercial flock

Rules vary on vendor entry at SA yards

Rules vary on vendor entry at SA yards

LIVESTOCK sellers are making a return to some SA saleyards, which have been off-limits since COVID-19 hit in March, but other yards are keeping vendors out to ensure social distancing.

Successful SA export deals keep on rolling

Successful SA export deals keep on rolling

While airfreight export options direct out of SA were completely shut down when COVID-19 first gripped the nation, the continuing success of two weekly flights out of Adelaide are helping SA producers regain market access to overseas destinations.

COVID claims '20 Kelpie Muster

COVID claims '20 Kelpie Muster

The Casterton Kelpie Association has cancelled its 2020 Australian Kelpie Muster.

Mining regulation consultations to begin

Mining regulation consultations to begin

CONSULTATION on future mining regulations is expected to begin next month - albeit digitally, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Bundara Downs bids big to secure top first cross ewes

Bundara Downs bids big to secure top first cross ewes

Buyers of the record-priced first cross ewes the Funke family, Western Flat, say they are chasing top genetics in their stud and work on the same philosophy in their commercial flock

Existing GM policy, varying views crop up as council consultation continues

Existing GM policy, varying views crop up as council consultation continues

A PRE-EXISTING genetically-modified free policy and varying constituent views are among the significant challenges facing SA councils as they determine whether to lodge an application to remain GM-free.

Rules vary on vendor entry at SA yards

Rules vary on vendor entry at SA yards

LIVESTOCK sellers are making a return to some SA saleyards, which have been off-limits since COVID-19 hit in March, but other yards are keeping vendors out to ensure social distancing.

COVID claims '20 Kelpie Muster

COVID claims '20 Kelpie Muster

The Casterton Kelpie Association has cancelled its 2020 Australian Kelpie Muster.

COVID hits Vic meatworks

COVID hits Vic meatworks

The production of JBS Australia's Brooklyn plant, one of two Victorian abattoirs identified on Monday as having a coronavirus case, has not been affected.

COVID hits Vic meatworks

Bee Society volunteers build hive boxes for KI

Moyle remembered for grasping ag opportunities

Hort sector calls for flood mitigation funding

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Cropping fortunes vary across SA after dry June

Cropping fortunes vary across SA after dry June

A DRIER-THAN-AVERAGE June across most of SA has had varying repercussions for the state's croppers, with some starting to hang out for rain, while others are still well on track for a bin-busting harvest.

Winter break: East coast low set to spark heavy falls

Winter break: East coast low set to spark heavy falls

NSW is the headline act but many parts of eastern Australia can expect good rain in the next eight days with two fronts sweeping through.

Substantial drop in Ukraine wheat

Substantial drop in Ukraine wheat

Hot weather in some parts and heavy rain in others have seen forecasters make another cut in Ukrainian wheat production this year.

Existing GM policy, varying views crop up as council consultation continues

Existing GM policy, varying views crop up as council consultation continues

A PRE-EXISTING genetically-modified free policy and varying constituent views are among the significant challenges facing SA councils as they determine whether to lodge an application to remain GM-free.

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Solid demand as buyers compete to fill orders

Solid demand as buyers compete to fill orders

Wool market rises for second week as annual recess spurs buyers on.

How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

Phil Holmes says benchmarking is a tool many managers of highly profitable agricultural businesses find invaluable in informing and evaluating their decision-making.

First-cross ewes reach new heights while global outlook varied

First-cross ewes reach new heights while global outlook varied

Another national record was broken for first-cross ewes online last week while global uncertainty is continuing to impact the retail market.

'Think it through' before making a move out of wool

'Think it through' before making a move out of wool

Some wool growers may be considering a move out of the industry but those that have already made the move say there is a lot to think about.

WPA awarded grant to investigate wool's traceability systems

WPA awarded grant to investigate wool's traceability systems

Peak wool representative body WoolProducers Australia has been announced as one of 16 recipients of a Traceability Grant.

Bundara Downs bids big to secure top first cross ewes

Bundara Downs bids big to secure top first cross ewes

Buyers of the record-priced first cross ewes the Funke family, Western Flat, say they are chasing top genetics in their stud and work on the same philosophy in their commercial flock

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Beef

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How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

Phil Holmes says benchmarking is a tool many managers of highly profitable agricultural businesses find invaluable in informing and evaluating their decision-making.

Why beef must promote its massive benefits

Why beef must promote its massive benefits

The beef industry needs to stop apologising and start promoting itself for the massive benefits it already delivers.

COVID hits Vic meatworks

COVID hits Vic meatworks

The production of JBS Australia's Brooklyn plant, one of two Victorian abattoirs identified on Monday as having a coronavirus case, has not been affected.

Moyle remembered for grasping ag opportunities

Moyle remembered for grasping ag opportunities

South Australian agriculture has lost one of its visionary figures with the passing last week of respected cattleman Don Moyle at 91 years of age.

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Seven reasons why an electric ATV is essential for farming

Seven reasons why an electric ATV is essential for farming

Here are seven good reasons you should consider an electric ATV when buying your next on farm vehicle.

Market opportunities expand for Hereford producers

Market opportunities expand for Hereford producers

Hereford producers are in a prime position to capitalise on a range of market opportunities and premiums, available in grass-fed markets in Australia and live export orders overseas.

Targeted foliar nutrition supports Pome fruit quality

Targeted foliar nutrition supports Pome fruit quality

Apples and pears will benefit from the foliar nutrient application, at the right time.

Water security concerns alleviated on Woodland Station

Water security concerns alleviated on Woodland Station

To improve the water systems and strategies employed on Woodlands Station, Goondiwindi, station manager Dion Porter turned to Kingspan Water and Energy for assistance in securing the all-important 'liquid gold' on-property.

Teaching people who love agriculture how to manage a business

Teaching people who love agriculture how to manage a business

Sponsored Content: How Marcus Oldham is developing the business managers of the next generation.

Prioritising people and sharing success key to growing Tuohey family businesses

Prioritising people and sharing success key to growing Tuohey family businesses

Investing in relationships and building shared responsibility have helped Peter and Caroline Tuohey build a productive irrigated cropping and agricultural contracting business over the past 25 years.

Vaccine protects against lamb losses

Vaccine protects against lamb losses

Livestock Logic veterinarian Dr Andrew Whale says sheep producers should act early and vaccinate to prevent a costly outbreak of the Campylobacter disease.

New finance options fill gap for agri and commercial lending for South Australians

New finance options fill gap for agri and commercial lending for South Australians

Well-known local agri and business finance expert Simon Franke has joined the specialist broking and advisory service, Nimbus, as the firm's South Australian partner.

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Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

The annual society-sponsored Northern Limousin Breeders Sale will be happening this year on Friday, August 7, from 12pm to 5pm.

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

The Booroomooka Angus Bull Sale (August 14) will see 231 of the prestigious stud's high quality animals go under the hammer.

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

The SAMM sheep breed is the backbone of the Pietsch family's mixed farming operation at Bordertown in South Australia, producing quality ewes for prime lamb production.

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

Many commercial beef producers are looking to the Speckle Park to improve the efficiency of their herd.

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Seedstock industry leader, Hazeldean Angus, will hold its first bull sale in Tamworth on Wednesday, August 19, to better service clients in northern NSW.

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

The 2020 Seifert Belmont Reds sale is on July 30, on property and via AuctionsPlus.

Bringing the sale yard to you

Bringing the sale yard to you

New online platform FarmGate Auctions is in development to add stud sales to its services.

Getting the right mixer essential to efficiency

Getting the right mixer essential to efficiency

For 47 years, Italian family-owned business Faresin Industries has been manufacturing feeding solutions to assist producers to maximise feed efficiency.

Coronavirus

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'We are all Victorians now', says the PM

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Border closes first, then Melbourne to be ringfenced

Border closes first, then Melbourne to be ringfenced

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'A dangerous new phase' of COVID-19 looms

'A dangerous new phase' of COVID-19 looms

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Labor wins Eden-Monaro, locked down 'win' rent relief

Labor wins Eden-Monaro, locked down 'win' rent relief

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Nearly half-a-million Australians wipe out retirement nest eggs

Nearly half-a-million Australians wipe out retirement nest eggs

superannuation: Early access raises concern

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Paris Hilton, diamanté masks and Groundhog Day

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About those three-word slogans ...

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Clearwater sold for $1.475 million | Video

Clearwater sold for $1.475 million | Video

Richard and Ellanor Brimblecombe have bought the 1300ha Glenmorgan property Clearwater for $1.475m.

Vote for your favorite in Sire Shootout

Vote for your favorite in Sire Shootout

Who deserves to win the Sire Shootout title?

Humorous Indian campaign promotes Australian wool

Humorous Indian campaign promotes Australian wool

Prominent Indian comedian Vir Das has used his humour to spruik the benefits of Australian wool.

Glen Rock asking $1.85 million | Video

Glen Rock asking $1.85 million | Video

The 463 hectare Inverell region property Glen Rock has been listed for sale at $1.85 million

Agribusiness

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Big free-range chicken farm switches on mega Tesla battery

Big free-range chicken farm switches on mega Tesla battery

A large free-range poultry farm in South Australia has switched on a major renewable energy system.

How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

Phil Holmes says benchmarking is a tool many managers of highly profitable agricultural businesses find invaluable in informing and evaluating their decision-making.

Bega Cheese announces 74 jobs will be cut at Bega site

Bega Cheese announces 74 jobs will be cut at Bega site

Bega Cheese has announced it will cut over 70 positions at its Bega site by the end of the year.

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Dairy

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Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Dairyfarmer searches for financial support for new entrants

Dairyfarmer searches for financial support for new entrants

A DAIRYFARMER looking for new ways to encourage the next generation into the industry has travelled the world to highlight the need for new financial models to assist young and beginning farmers.

Irrigation partnership aims to save dairyfarmers thousands

Irrigation partnership aims to save dairyfarmers thousands

The dairy, cotton, sugar, grain and rice sectors have partnered up to share the benefits of new water efficiency technologies.

Workers union accuses dairy body of not playing for 'Team Australia'

Workers union accuses dairy body of not playing for 'Team Australia'

DAIRY Australia has reiterated there is a skills shortage that does hamper dairy businesses in response to a call by the Australian Workers' Union to stop foreign workers being able to fill those roles.

Boss Macleod leaves troubled Freedom Foods as books get fresh audit

Boss Macleod leaves troubled Freedom Foods as books get fresh audit

The man who guided Freedom Food's rapid expansion for almost two decades resigns after financial irregularities revealed

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Automated guidance for John Deere utility tractors

Automated guidance for John Deere utility tractors

John Deere has updated its 5R and 6M utility tractors.

Vic farmers facing criminal charges under industrial manslaughter laws

Vic farmers facing criminal charges under industrial manslaughter laws

New industrial manslaughter laws could have serious impacts on Victorian farmers.

Push to derail new quad bike laws is 'crazy' say rural doctors

Push to derail new quad bike laws is 'crazy' say rural doctors

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia has blasted moves to halt new quad bike safety laws.

JCB unveils hydrogen-powered excavator

JCB unveils hydrogen-powered excavator

Global machinery manufacturer, JCB, has unveiled the prototype of a hydrogen-powered excavator.

Rollover devices on quads no silver bullet: FCAI

Rollover devices on quads no silver bullet: FCAI

A CPD, also referred to as an operator protective device, is an engineered attachment fitted to a quad bike.

Energetic on-farm opportunities

Energetic on-farm opportunities

A free online forum will explore energy options for primary producers which can replace costly and unsustainable diesel power supplies this Friday July 10.

More than one way to kill a weed says leading researcher

More than one way to kill a weed says leading researcher

Laser and electrical weed control have the potential to take pressure off herbicides in grain cropping regions.

No-till farming at risk if glyphosate is lost says weed expert

No-till farming at risk if glyphosate is lost says weed expert

One of Australia's foremost weed experts says agriculture must retain the herbicide glyphosate for as long as possible.

Property

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KI entry level opportunity

KI entry level opportunity

For anyone looking for a smaller entry level to one of the most reliable rainfall areas in south Australia, Sip Sip and Yakka Jacks may be the answer.

Wyuna, Neverfail head to auction

Wyuna, Neverfail head to auction

The Eulo properties Wyuna and Neverfail will be auctioned by Nutrien Harcourts in Bourke on July 30.

Scenic Rim irrigation opportunity

Scenic Rim irrigation opportunity

A 299 hectare property with 182ha of irrigated cultivation on the Logan River at Innisplain is on the market.

A winx and a nod: North Richmond property jewel sold to poultry dynasty

A winx and a nod: North Richmond property jewel sold to poultry dynasty

Hambledon Park, a 253-hectare grazing propery in the Hawkesbury Valley north west of Sydney has been sold.

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Let's make COVID crisis unite us, not divide us

Let's make COVID crisis unite us, not divide us

A mean and petty streak has emerged in parts of Australia in the wake of the horror COVID-19 news in Melbourne - it needs to be stopped.

Despite rain, drought 'still real' for many across nation

Despite rain, drought 'still real' for many across nation

It can take months for rain to translate into money, and that doesn't cancel out the years of lost income.

CWA urges quad bike advocate to 'publish the evidence'

CWA urges quad bike advocate to 'publish the evidence'

Opinion: In this week's The Gauge, CWA national president, Tanya Cameron, said the CWA supports changes that make quad bikes safer.